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WHO donates real-time PCR machines and related supplies to EPHI.

The World Health Organization donates laboratory equipment and supplies to strengthen laboratory capacity for COVID-19 testing in Ethiopia

On August 5, 2021, the World Health Organization donated three real-…

Alhaji Hassan a police officer receiving COVID-19 vaccine during the flag-off of the second phase covid-19 vaccination at FMC Jabi, Abuja.j

Nigeria records another milestone, launches second phase of COVID-19 vaccination

Abuja, 16 August, 2021 - The Federal Government has launched the…

Cote d’Ivoire declares first Ebola outbreak in more than 25 years

Cote d’Ivoire declares first Ebola outbreak in more than 25 years

The Ministry of Health of Cote d’Ivoire today confirmed the country’s…

The ED (3rd left explaining the cold chain capacity for the J & J vaccine to dignitaries, including WR (2nd right)

Nigeria receives 177,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines for next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations

Abuja, 8 August, 2021 - Nigeria has taken delivery of 177,600 Janssen…

MoHW Permanent Secretary Grace Muzila, amongst the medical team members attending the meet and greet event

Botswana receives an emergency medical team to support the COVID-19 response initiatives

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) in partnership with the…

Beating childhood cancers through early detection and treatment

Beating childhood cancers through early detection and treatment

On one of Naomi Otua’s regular trips to visit her grandson James in…

Group photo of in-person participants during the stakeholders workshop in Monrovia

WHO, MOH & MOE concludes a Two -Day Multistakeholders’ Workshop to Integrate Health Systems Quality and Resilience into CPD for Health Professionals in Liberia

Routine Immunization activity

Kano State leaves no stone unturned, strengthens immunization in high risk communities

Kano, 10 August, 2021 - “For a long time, I was skeptical about…